Distorted Media (Revised Edition)

Author: Li Xiguang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This is a monograph widely acclaimed by scholars and professionals in the fields of news and communication both in China and abroad. It incorporates the author's fresh ideas and profound reflections on the theories and practices of news and communication in the context of globalization. It examines and elaborates on some hot and challenging issues that concern both media practitioners and audiences from the perspective of a scholar. For example, how should journalists express their opinions in an era of diverse interests? What are the trends of future news reform in China? The author expresses concern about media prioritizing commercial interests over public interests. At the same time, the author strongly questions the disconnect of Chinese news education from real-world practices and its lag behind the times, arguing that the next generation of journalists must be trained in the real world. In this revision, the author has added new content that has garnered attention. For instance, the author offers thought-provoking insights on how to improve the model of domestic news publicity and provides a convincing critique of the global media hegemony of the United States.